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WISEWOMAN Newport, RI

Where to get a free or low-cost cardiovascular risk screening in Newport, Rhode Island

Black women die from cardiovascular disease at roughly 1.3× the white-women rate (AHA, 2024 statistics update). Hypertension prevalence among Black women is 58%, the highest of any group tracked by the CDC.

See 3 local clinics

Community health centers in Newport

These 3 federally funded clinics in Newport offer cardiovascular risk screening on a sliding-scale fee schedule and see patients regardless of insurance or immigration status.

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Rhode Island's free cardiovascular screening program

If you are uninsured or under-insured, Rhode Island runs a WISEWOMAN program that covers cardiovascular risk screening and follow-up at no cost for residents who qualify.

Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation

Full Rhode Island eligibility guide

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